The Hyacinth 'Jan Bos' 'Hyacinthus orientalis', is a fall planted bulb. Jan Bos has a carmine-red color, which is unique among Hyacinths. This classic variety features a compact, densely-flowered spike of strongly-scented blooms. It is an excellent variety for vibrant color in your garden. Grow them in or outdoors for their graceful shape, long-lasting blooms and sweet scent. The elegant flowers are as fade-resistant as they are beautiful. Grow them outdoors or indoors for their graceful shape, long-lasting blooms and sweet scent. Hyacinths are great for indoor forcing, containers, and borders. They flower in mid spring for a 3 - 4 week period.
Hyacinths require a well-drained soil. If they must be planted in heavy soil, mix some sand into the soil. When planted in somewhat shady spots, the flowers will last longer than they would in the hot sun. For the best effects, plant the bulbs in clusters of 5 to 15 bulbs of one variety, or scatter clusters throughout the garden or flower border. Wear gloves to prevent skin irritation. These plants are deer, squirrel and rabbit resistant.